Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Philippine Insurrection - U.S. Army
James Parker
Details
- Rank: Lieutenant Colonel (Highest Rank: Major General)
- Conflict/Era: Philippine Insurrection
- Unit/Command:
45th Infantry,
U.S. Volunteers - Military Service Branch: U.S. Army
- Medal of Honor Action Date: December 4, 1899
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Vigan, Luzon, Philippine Islands
Citation
While in command of a small garrison repulsed a savage night attack by overwhelming numbers of the enemy, fighting at close quarters in the dark for several hours.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Newark, Essex County, New Jersey
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 8, 1902
- Born: February 20, 1854, Newark, Essex County, NJ, United States
- Died: June 2, 1934, New York, NY, United States
- Buried: St. Mary's Episcopal Cemetery, Portsmouth, RI, United States